In the Coniferous Forest, the most difficult part was finding a stable footing. One step might be deep and the next shallow; sometimes, stepping down would release a burst of foul odor. It was unclear whether it was excrement or an animal's carcass.
On the throat wall, an uncomfortable feeling crawled up in waves, and Xia You struggled to discern the dry leaves and the path ahead. Deep within the Coniferous Forest, a layer of thin fog lingered, obstructing one's view and limiting visibility to a mere ten meters.
Ahead, there were sounds of leaves being trampled and intermittent cursing. This seemingly not-so-broad Coniferous Forest turned into a boundless maze under the feet of the Longzhi students.
Upon entering the Coniferous Forest, those students who hadn't taken proper precautions soon suffered. The appearance of unknown insects and even leeches made this group of students, who had never truly experienced the cruelties of nature, complain incessantly.
